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Sheila Lirio Marcelo founded Care.com after a medical emergency left her own family in need of outside help. She’s since launched multiple companies and initiatives designed to improve access to quality caregivers and advance the lives of the caregivers themselves through training programs and fair wages. Sheila also co-founded Landit, a career management platform to increase diversity in the workplace. A frequent guest speaker at conferences and universities around the country, Sheila offers a first-hand perspective on topics that span technology, entrepreneurship, and women in business. In this episode, we learn about the economic impact of caregiving and its return on investment for businesses.